New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2023

This video was recorded at NCE's Rail and Transit conference 2023. East West Rail head of asset management and maintenance Joao Rocha discusses how the team building the new Oxford to Cambridge railway is ensuring that it is futureproofed against climate change.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Addressing sustainability, resiliency, and social equity challenges is at the core of WSP’s corporate strategy. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. Recognized on Fast Company’s Brands that Matter List for 2022 as a top Community-Minded Business, WSP in the U.S.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

News Housing Market Index, exhibiting a mix of strengths including a positive ratio of building permits to job growth Once again, Denver is at the top of the list of the hottest housing markets overall based on December 2023 data from the U.S. News Housing Market Index (HMI). The analysis by U.S.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 8, 2023

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today its 2023 Award of Excellence winners, with over 100 of the year’s most exemplary projects in sustainable vertical urbanism. Click here to view the complete list of categories and winners.) Click here to view the complete list of categories and winners.) “Our

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Australian Flexible Pavement Association’s International Flexible Pavements Conference returns in 2023. The 2023 conference will also highlight nine key themes, with sessions focusing on safer roads and safer people, resilient roads, governance and sustainability, as well as diversity and inclusion.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Rebuilding from the Wreckage with Nudura ICFs kcichowicz Fri, 09/29/2023 - 10:57 Case Study Image In December 2021 in Superior, Colorado, the Morris family was forced to flee their home as the Marshall Fires ravaged their community. ICFs create a durable building enclosure that can withstand many different forces of nature.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. An ode to the region, the terminal is an architectural depiction of everything that attracts tourists to Central Florida.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

But the neighborhood’s newest addition fits right in, blending modern with a hint of Japanese inspiration and a nature-focused aesthetic that earned it the coveted Home of the Year award in the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) for 2023. It also was designed to take advantage of a community solar program.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 15, 2023

This packed symposium will explore design concepts, tools, and approaches for fire-safe buildings, and highlight the role of fire safety in sustainable design and education. The event will also present insight into external living walls, battery/energy storage systems, façade systems, photovoltaics, mass timber, and more.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 2, 2023

The four papers were published in July 2023 as part of the SFPE Foundation Grand Challenges Initiative. Bethesda, and at the SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Director, SFPE Foundation.  “For Director, SFPE Foundation. “While

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. with rooftop solar.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2023

Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes qpurcell Fri, 06/02/2023 - 12:29 Styrofoam. But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero's lineup of 13 prefabricated components are designed to be customized for any project.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2023

National Mall Concept Home Makes the Case for Prefab qpurcell Wed, 07/26/2023 - 11:00 Last month, Cypress Community Development Corporation and Marianne Cusato unveiled their concept home at the 2023 Innovative Housing Showcase hosted by the Office of Policy Development and Research, U.S. Construction of the National Mall concept home.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The year 2023 promises to be a landmark period for the construction market, with unprecedented projects and urbanization initiatives shaping the landscape of cities worldwide. This article delves into the key trends and factors contributing to the remarkable growth of the construction sector in 2023.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In 2023, we are hosting Autodesk University in Las Vegas between November 13-15 and covering key topics that can help improve your business. AU 2023 Mobile App The AU 2023 mobile app is now live! These AU 2023 community experiences include meetups, community zone, after-class connections, and receptions.

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Lakewood Villages project, which consists of four buildings with a total of 96 apartments, in Palm Springs, Fla., 13, WPBF 25 reports, and uses a building system consisting of blocks that interlock much like toy Lego bricks. It's important to our residents to have a building that's going to be able to sustain them.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In order to build this enormous renewable energy collector, Hunt-EAS needed to ensure that the project would conserve the soil it is located on, prevent impacts to the existing watersheds, and avoid disturbance of natural and cultural resources.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Nominations Open for the 2024 Ivory Prize For Housing Affordability qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 09:17 Ivory Innovations has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. 19-20, 2023. The prize seeks to elevate ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to the challenges facing the U.S.

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Whirlpool Surpasses $125 Million in Donations to Habitat for Humanity ldeakins Fri, 11/10/2023 - 08:42 Whirlpool is celebrating more than $125 million donated to Habitat for Humanity since their partnership began in 1999 Whirlpool has exceeded the $125 million milestone in in-kind product donations to Habitat for Humanity International.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

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The Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2023

There is a limit of one submission per person, and photos are due by September 5, 2023, the company said in a recent press release. This campaign is another opportunity to bring visibility to the work they do and how Simpson Strong-Tie products help in their mission to build homes that are resilient and affordable.”

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BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Standards 98

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In December 2023, the National Audit Office (NAO) warned that extreme weather resilience must be front of mind for governments, engineering service providers, city planners and more. The post Technology can provide the building blocks for extreme weather preparedness in the UK appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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BDC Network

APRIL 12, 2023

Watch: Trends in urban design for 2023, with James Corner Field Operations 0 dbarista Wed, 04/12/2023 - 11:48 Isabel Castilla, a Principal Designer with the landscape architecture firm James Corner Field Operations, discusses recent changes in clients' priorities about urban design, with a focus on her firm's recent projects.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

John Sisk & Son CEO Paul Brown said: “The business performance in the year was impacted to varying extents by the effects of Covid-19 on projects which commenced building work before the costs of implementing new ways of working were fully understood. from £382.9m the previous year generating a pre-tax loss of £2.5m

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2024, the association will build on its 2023 white paper, “Concrete Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future,” with the addition of tools and resources that help decision-makers meet global challenges while making dollars go further in a high inflation market.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

The commitments are captured in Xylem’s 2023 Sustainability Report , which also details the company’s progress to advance water security. In 2023, Xylem also achieved notable progress in reducing its operational impacts, saving water, time, energy and resources. In 2023, the company provided clean water and sanitation solutions to 3.8

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2023

Calling all construction professionals—we’ve got some exciting news: Autodesk University (AU) is back in Las Vegas in 2023! Taking place from November 13-15, AU 2023: The Design & Make Conference will fill you with knowledge and inspiration so you can build the world you want to see. But let’s get to the specifics.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

Woburn, Massachusetts (April 2023) – As an industry leader committed to sustainability, RHEINZINK introduces RHEINZINK-prePATINA® ECO ZINC architectural zinc products. Effective February 2023, only certified reduced-carbon zinc is used to produce RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC products.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Rick Roos, Rockwool’s senior manager for codes, standards, and fire safety, (second from the left) receives The Construction Specifier ‘s 2023 Article of the Year Award at the CSI National Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo courtesy Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).

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Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

As outlined in the latest IPCC synthesis report, decarbonization is more than just a critical priority in 2023—it’s key to securing a sustainable future, and our actions in the next few years to mitigate and draw down emissions will be pivotal. degree C aligned emissions reduction targets for buildings.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce that Autodesk University is back for 2023 — and it’s better than ever before! Here’s a quick preview of the important topics we’ll be covering in the 2023 session. Cost Management in Autodesk Build is a robust tool that offers complete project cost control.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Specialty Contracting Stakeholder Engagement Project Management 80

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Our team looks forward to working with CCG in building better and more resilient products for the nation’s infrastructure and commercial needs.” This is CCG’s second acquisition in 2023. while also building on its portfolio by adding building panels, cable management systems and water/wastewater industry products.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2023

Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 09:49 Building net zero, carbon neutral homes means going all-electric and getting rid of natural gas entirely—right? When modeled, this option was found to be the “most resilient, lowest-cost path to net zero for this location,” Beyers says.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Overcoming Challenges, Celebrating Victories ibush Sat, 02/17/2024 - 14:13 NAHB Chairman's Message: 2023 was a challenging year for home building, but among the challenges, there were many victories as well Alicia Huey, NAHB 2023 Chairman Like many of you, I found 2023 challenging as a home builder.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2024

Strategic additions to the water team further strengthen the firm’s expertise to provide effective and resilient solutions to support water infrastructure needs statewide. Recognized in 2023 on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list, WSP is driving social impact and commitment to ESG. wsp.com

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